I watched the first half of the Toronto/Montreal tilt and the start of the second. Montreal did a great job holding off the Orc offence and looked reasonably well placed in the second when I went to play another match. I thought the Elves surely had Toronto's number this time and were headed for victory. Not sure what happened, but condolences to JumboParagon for the loss. Congrats to you mubo, still undefeated.

Of course it will be a great game. The BC girls were all but ruled out having to face Azure's mighty humans. Let's see if their miracle run can end on a high.

devilsadvocate, we are full for season 2, but will keep you in mind for a sub if we lose someone or expand next season. Don't have to be Canadian, just able to play in the evening of the NA time zones.

In a brutal takeover, the Calgary Slayers are no more! It was a brutal and devious plot that went unnoticed throughout the season - but a master vampire had been shadowing the Slayers all season - snatching players from the battlefield that both sides were thought killed...players they thought were happily retired retired pressed into service as thralls. However, it would not have been enough if not for the fatal blow to Kate Lam...allowing the vampire to turn her...then the crushing defeat in the playoffs threw the entire team into despair and they did not even realize the attack was coming until it was too late. Some joined willingly instead of chosing death - others were too weak to fight back...and so out of the ashes of the Slayers arises a new team - ready for battle and most of all...blood! The Calgary Vanquishers have arrived!

Ottawa was at first pleased to learn that the retired Russ Hackson had not been turned, only to discover he was no longer at the Kelly Funeral and Retirement Home. A more in depth assessment of the new Vanquishers team revealed disturbing news, Russ had become the team mascot! Forced to dress in a humiliating giant foam costume and run around the sidelines.

In a shock announcement, the CFFL head office has announced that Ottawa will now be considered a member of the Western Division. Speculation had been rampant that Hamilton would be moved West to help balance the league, having expanded from 10 to 12 teams. Speaking under condition of anonymity, a high-ranking league official noted that the decision was completely out of their hands, it had come from the top. The official alleged that the decision was made by none other tha Stevie Harker, Principle Master for Canada. It is believed that Harker's ruling party are attempting to declare Ottawa a principality of Alberta in a further effort to appease their constiuents and break ties with the Queen of Brettonia.

Ottawa coaching staff were also caught off guard by the sudden move, but vowed to press on. Coach WhatBall said, "We're here to beat and kick people, and try and get the ball over the line. We don't care who we play. And besides, we can't complain, we somehow ended up with all home games thanks to the new governmental schedule supervisor."

Along with the news, the league released its season two schedule, with E6 thought to be coached by Nightbird. A location for the team has not been finalized, but all indications point to Ontario.

So commiss, what will season II start? I don't think anyone is expecting to have a lot of free time in the next few weeks but we could get a week or two done before January.

Any plans on enforcing the schedule this season? If you need a geek to enforce it, I'll volunteer to be the resident nagger.

Either way, my Elves are are just itching to start the season and meet the new team from Calgary. My guys all got new haircuts and have perfected their "Haka" routine. It's the opening number from "Grease", a bit long at 7 minutes and no so fearsome but it really will take the wind out of the other team's sails...

_________________"All this Elf-love is turning my stomach. You made one of my wolves throw up the Halfling he was eating." - Whatball